Flower Picking Collection

Engraving depicting a workman and his wife picking flowers, 19th century
5309038 Engraving depicting a workman and his wife picking flowers, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a workman and his wife picking flowers)

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then I was young and unafraid
Charlaine Gerber

Flower-picking (chromolitho)
734873 Flower-picking (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower-picking. Liebig card)

"Bringing Home the May, "in the Photographic Exhibition (engraving)
1588186 " Bringing Home the May, " in the Photographic Exhibition (engraving) by Robinson, Henry Peach (1830-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Bringing Home the May)

The Four Seasons: Spring (oil on canvas)
RAF403510 The Four Seasons: Spring (oil on canvas) by Horemans, Jan Josef the Elder (1682-1752); 48.2x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: a set of four landscapes with figures)

June
BAL9879 June by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Young Woman with a Basket (oil on canvas)
XIR899048 Young Woman with a Basket (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Jeune femme au panier)

Flower picking at St Mary s, Scilly Isles. 5 March 1920

The flower harvest in the Scilly Isles. Men packing the flowers, narcissi and daffodils, for the London market. 5 March 1920

300 year old cottage in Foots Cray. 1936

A girl holds a bunch of freshly picked chrysanthemums. 1935

A group of girls holding bunches of freshly picked chrysanthemums. 1936

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"Flower Picking: A Timeless Tradition of Beauty and Joy" In the midst of a bustling world, there is something truly magical about the act of flower picking. It transports us to a simpler time, where worries were few and nature's beauty was our only concern. As we delve into the captivating history captured in artworks such as "The Four Seasons: Spring" and "Young Woman with a Basket, " we are reminded of the timeless allure that flowers hold. From enchanting chromolithos like "Flower-picking" to exquisite engravings like "Bringing Home the May, " these artistic masterpieces depict scenes filled with vibrant colors, delicate petals, and joyous faces. They take us back to an era when flower picking was not just an activity but a cherished tradition passed down through generations. As we explore photographs like "Flower picking at St Mary's, Scilly Isles" or witness men packing narcissi and daffodils during the flower harvest on those idyllic islands, we can almost feel the gentle breeze caressing our cheeks as we carefully select each bloom. The scent of fresh blossoms fills our senses while birds serenade us with their melodic tunes, and is in these moments that life slows down; worries fade away. We become young again – unafraid and full of wonderment – immersed in nature's bountiful offerings. With every petal plucked delicately from its stem, we create bouquets that radiate love, gratitude, or simply serve as reminders of life's fleeting beauty. Whether it be for adorning our homes or gifting tokens of affection to loved ones, flower picking remains an art form that transcends time. It connects us deeply with nature while igniting a sense of creativity within ourselves. So let us embrace this age-old tradition; let us wander through fields adorned with blooming treasures; let us lose ourselves amidst fragrant gardens.